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  • past tense form of couch.
  • past participle of couch.

couched

VERB
express in particular way
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Asked by CNN whether he would condemn the group and what they stand for, and whether he would urge President Donald Trump to do the same, Burgum couched his language carefully.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Many of the executives couched their enthusiasm with caveats.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

Nvidia couched the new PC announcement as part of a broader shift in AI computing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

He couched the stunning breach of diplomatic norms as a necessity given sweeping U.S. security concerns in the region.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 25, 2026

His request of Bobby was couched in cordial, nonpleading terms, but Bobby heartlessly never answered him, and Lombardy stepped in to do the job.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady



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